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“Timetable to turntable” to promote youth wellbeing
A Northumberland outdoor education provider is getting down with the kids to improve young people's aspirations through the medium of music. Ashington-based
University announces vision for
iconic city centre business school The University of Derby has announced its vision to build a new, iconic business school in the centre of the city. Set to open in September 2024, the building is projected to be the study
base for over 6,000 students by 2030, who will benefit from a transformative learning environment delivering teaching, research, innovation and skills aligned to regional, national and global needs. The landmark building is proposed to be net zero carbon in construction
and operation, aligning to the University’s sustainability strategies and its low carbon expertise and research agenda. It will be located at Ford Street in Derby on a University-owned site opposite One Friar Gate Square – home to the School of Law and Social Sciences. Professor Kamil Omoteso, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of
Business, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Derby, said: “Our ambitious plans for an iconic new business school, located in the centre of Derby, are part of a broader vision to expand the University’s reach and reputation across the UK and globally. “To do so, the University must be in a position to offer the best possible
learner experience that reflects its values of being bold, brilliant and future focused. We intend to build on our already strong reputation to become a leading business school for applied real world learning; one that creates opportunities for a diverse range of students to attain their full potential and become successful and responsible future leaders.”
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Off the Grid Adventures works primarily with young people who don't access mainstream education services or those who have been turned away previously. Their work with harder to reach young people includes one-to-one mentoring, team working skills and outdoor activities including gardening, bush craft, overnight camping and archery. Now however, thanks to support from UK Youth Funding, a new pilot
project aimed at improving teenager's emotional health and wellbeing is being trialled in the Newbiggin by the Sea and Ashington areas. The Decks and Music project reaches out to teenagers who have been shut away in their bedroom during lockdown and are finding it difficult to adjust to their lack of normal schooling and social interaction. CEO of Off the Grid Adventures, Paul Kirkpatrick has enlisted the help of
three local celebrity DJs and MCs to inspire young people into taking an interest in music and the benefits that it brings. Jamie Burt aka MC Bertie from Newbiggin by the Sea, Jimmy Mason aka
MC Rockeye from North Shields Meadowell Estate and Cramlington DJ Dan Herbison (DJ Herby) all grew up in similar surroundings to the young people they are now helping. Each of them has had their fair share of tragedy, tough upbringing and bad fortune in their lives including getting into trouble with the law in their formative years. The project aims to offer a range of workshops and run Under 18 Makina
nights for the teenagers - with a strict no alcohol or smoking policy. "These lads are excellent role models; they may have a history, but they
can engage and relate to our young people today. They are now volunteering their time helping other people deal with their personal issues through the music they create and giving them something to be proud of from their own area," said Paul.
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https://offthegrid-adventures.co.uk/ Young composer strikes the right chord
A piece of music written by a student from King Edward’s School, Birmingham has struck the right chord with judges to win the Benslow Music Young Composers Competition 2021. Year 12 student Christopher Churcher won the 18-
years-and-under category for his piece Very Early Spring, which will be performed as part of the Benslow International Concert Series in August. The competition invited applicants from across the
UK to compose a piece of music for one of five poems on the subject of spring to be performed by two professional musicians. On Friday 16 April, five shortlisted composers took part in a final workshop in which they heard their compositions performed by soprano Sarah Leonard and pianist Stephen Gutman, before the winner was announced by the judging panel comprising the two musicians, Benslow Music President and Master of the Queen's Music, Judith Weir CBE, and Chief Executive of Benslow Music, Peter Hewitt. On winning the award, Christopher, who is currently studying Higher Level Music as part of his International Baccalaureate Diploma, said:
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“Hearing Judith Weir announce me as the winner of the competition was so surreal. I was pleased with my composition when I submitted it, but to win was such a pleasant surprise. “Writing for Sarah Leonard and Stephen Gutman and
hearing my song brought to life so beautifully was a real privilege. Hearing your music performed for the first time is one of the most exhilarating parts of being a composer and I’m so grateful to the judges for giving such detailed and useful feedback – the workshop was a truly invaluable learning experience.” Dr Martin Leigh, Director of Music at King Edward’s
School, said: “Christopher is an outstanding and hardworking young musician and composer, and to win
this competition is an incredible achievement. Very Early Spring is a wonderful piece of music and we’re very much looking forward to hearing it performed later this year.”
uwww.kes.org.uk May 2021
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